J.P. Morgan - Asset Management Pricing Associate
Location: US, NY, New York
Employment type: Full-time

Company profile:
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Job description:
Pricing Associate The Pricing Associate will be responsible for performing the pricing of alternative investment securities, including hedge funds, private equity, and real estate funds for the Private Bank accounting platforms. The team currently prices over 11,000 securities each month across nearly 500 funds globally totaling $63B in AUM. Additionally the associate will assist each product team with resolving inquiries, issues, breaks, etc. on an ongoing basis. The associate will be involved in planning and testing for future system build out and implementation of a strategic pricing tool. 

Requirements:
Daily Operational Responsibilities · Liaise with fund administrators, operational teams, investment teams, and funds for pricing · Update the alternatives pricing spreadsheets on a timely basis · Compare data from vendor sources to mainframe system · Ability to analyze, research, and resolve root cause of pricing issues · Ability to proactively identify trends, recurring problems and risk; suggest and implement resolutions · Ensure accurate and timely resolution of internal client inquiries · Escalate appropriate pricing team issues to management when necessary · Act as a role model by consistently demonstrating and projecting professionalism, confidence, conviction, optimism, and authenticity · Identify opportunities for process improvement · Communicate with business partners on a frequent basis · Act as department resource, both to team members and business partners · Work with project and technology teams to develop and implement strategic pricing tool QualificationsQualifications · Strong attention to detail · Knowledge of alternative investments · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Strong interpersonal skills · Knowledge of securities industry and terminology · Understanding of alternatives pricing methodologies/NAV a plus · Strong PC skills (Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook) · Strong analytical/problem solving ability · Excellent organizational and time management skills · Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments; handle multiple tasks/projects/people · Flexible - willing to assist where needed and work overtime when required · Overtime during month-end is required JP Morgan Chase offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package. JP Morgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disabilities/Veterans.

Benefits:
J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services, working in collaboration across the globe to deliver the best solutions and advice to meet our clients needs, anywhere in the world. We operate in 100 countries, and hold leadership positions across our businesses. We have an exceptional team of employees who work hard to do the right thing for our clients and the firm, every day. This is why we are one of the most respected financial institutions in the world.J.P. Morgan is part of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE: JPM), a global financial services firm.